redness

noun

red·​ness ˈred-nəs How to pronounce redness (audio)
Synonyms of rednessnext
: the quality or state of being red or red-hot

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Made with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid and squalene, the formulation is liquid, designed to reduce redness and signs of aging. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026 Soothing ingredients like bisabolol and Centella asiatica step in to further calm redness. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026 The inflammation will show as irritation, redness, and swelling. Brandi Jones, Health, 19 May 2026 The cream is marketed to help relieve eczema symptoms including itching, dryness, redness, cracking and irritation. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for redness

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of redness was before the 12th century

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“Redness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redness. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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